CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Welcome ............................................ ii
Installation Considerations .............................. ii
CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV
Connection Center ................................... 1-1
Basic Connection to TV Without VCR ................... I-1
Basic Connection to TV With VCR ...................... 1-2
Stereo VCR Connection to TV .......................... 1-3
Audio Amplifier Connection to TV ...................... 1-3
Connections for Using PIP ............................. 1-4
THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV
Typical Control Panel ................................. 2-1
Step 1. Connect the Power ............................. 2-1
Step 2. Select Your Language .......................... 2-1
Step 3. Select Your Viewing Source ..................... 2-2
Step 4. Use Auto Program ............................. 2-2
Step 5. Set the Clock .................................. 2-2
Step 6. Use Other Options ............................. 2-2
TIMER OPERATIONS
Sleep Timer ......................................... 3-1
On/Off Timer ....................................... 3-1
REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3455
Introduction ......................................... 4-1
Battery Installation ................................... 4-1
Choosing Operating Mode ............................. 4-1
TV Operations ...................................... 4-2
Remote Control Operating Mode Chart ................... 4-3
Programming Your Remote ............................ 4-4
Special Features ..................................... 4-4
Auto Find Option .................................... 4-5
TV, VCR and Cable-TV Brand Codes .................... 4-6
QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS
Available Menus ..................................... 5-1
Basic Menu Operation ................................ 5-1
SOURCE MENU
ANT/CABLE ....................................... 6-1
VIDEO 1........................................... 6-1
VIDEO 2 ........................................... 6-1
SETUP MENU
Auto Program ....................................... 7-1
Ch. (Channel) Add/Del ................................ 7-1
Ch. (Channel) Labels ................................. 7-1
Clock Set ........................................... 7-1
Timer Setup ......................................... 7-1
Par (Parental) Control ................................. 7-1
Caption/Text ........................................ 7-1
Language ........................................... 7-1
AUDIO MENU
Bass ............................................... 8-1
Treble ............................................. 8-1
Balance ............................................ 8-1
Audio ............................................. 8-1
SEQ (Spatial Equalization) ............................. 8-1
VIDEO MENU
Contrast ............................................ 9-1
Brightness .......................................... 9-1
Color .............................................. 9-1
Tint ............................................... 9-1
Sharpness .......................................... 9-1
Picture Pref. (Preference) .............................. 9-1
PIP MENU
PIP Source ......................................... 10-1
Color ............................................. 10-1
Tint .............................................. 10-1
PIP CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION
Introduction ........................................ 11-1
Basic PIP Operation ................................. 11-1
Optional PIP Operation .............................. 11-2
Selecting Main Picture and PIP Sources ................. 11-3
PIP Functions ...................................... 11-3
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Caring for Your TV ................................. 12-1
Extended Absence .................................. 12-1
TV Picture Interference .............................. 12-1
Before Calling for Service ............................ 12-2
System Operation ................................... 12-3
Product Registration Card
Recommended Accessories for Your Television
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Your Zenith Warranty
FEATURES PROVIDED WITH YOUR TV
This operating guide describes a family of TV models. Not all models have all of the features described in this guide. Different
control panels may be used from model to model. Most models include the following features:
• On-Screen Menus Accessed By Remote or TV Controls
• Picture-In-Picture
• Multi-Brand Programmable Remote
• Parental Control
• MTS Stereo with SEQ (Spatial Equalization)
• Surround Sound Speaker Connection Jacks
• Closed Caption and Text Modes
• Channel Labels for Easy Channel Identification
• Sleep Timer and On/Off Timer
• Automatic Channel Programming
• English/Spanish/French On-Screen Menus
• Audio/Video Input Jacks for Stereo VCR
• 181 Channel Tuning, STD/HRC/ICC Bands
• Antenna/Cable Input Jack
• Variable Audio Output Jacks
(Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.)
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